Characterization and Energy Performance of Rice Husk Fiber Insulation Applied by the Blowing Technique in an Industrialized Modular Housing System DOI Creative Commons
Karin Rodríguez Neira, Carlos Rojas-Herrera, Juan Pablo Cárdenas

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. 4602 - 4602

Published: April 22, 2025

The construction sector plays a key role in climate change due to its high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Developing environmentally friendly building materials with low environmental impact is essential improving efficiency. Insulation derived from agricultural waste particularly promising ecological footprint, responsible resources use, potential for integration into various systems. This study evaluates the of rice husk fiber as thermal insulating material applied through blowing technique Skylark 250 modular system. Rice was morphologically thermally characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while behavior analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) alongside fire assessment. Additionally, simulations were conducted compare performance other when integrated building’s envelope. results showed an average conductivity 0.040 W/mK, U-value 0.17 W/m2K, heating demand 9.56 kWh/m2-year also exhibited good resistance, smoldering velocity 3.40 mm/min. These findings highlight fiber’s sustainable insulation construction, contributing efficiency mitigation.

Language: Английский

Characterization and Energy Performance of Rice Husk Fiber Insulation Applied by the Blowing Technique in an Industrialized Modular Housing System DOI Creative Commons
Karin Rodríguez Neira, Carlos Rojas-Herrera, Juan Pablo Cárdenas

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. 4602 - 4602

Published: April 22, 2025

The construction sector plays a key role in climate change due to its high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Developing environmentally friendly building materials with low environmental impact is essential improving efficiency. Insulation derived from agricultural waste particularly promising ecological footprint, responsible resources use, potential for integration into various systems. This study evaluates the of rice husk fiber as thermal insulating material applied through blowing technique Skylark 250 modular system. Rice was morphologically thermally characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while behavior analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) alongside fire assessment. Additionally, simulations were conducted compare performance other when integrated building’s envelope. results showed an average conductivity 0.040 W/mK, U-value 0.17 W/m2K, heating demand 9.56 kWh/m2-year also exhibited good resistance, smoldering velocity 3.40 mm/min. These findings highlight fiber’s sustainable insulation construction, contributing efficiency mitigation.

Language: Английский

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